The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1887-11-23

On Tuesday morning the 18th instant, Mnj
porous farmers, living near Bradley met with
serious loss Of property by fire. One Of hi>
barns was at that time discoveref to be on
fire, and no effort could save his barns, sta
bles, cribs, and other out-houses-all were
burned, together with their entire contents,
including harness. corn, fodder, peas, and all
manner Of farm products. His houses were
well filled, and his entire crop, except cotton.
was destroyed.
THE colored bricklayers at work on the
Presbyterian church struck for higher wages
last Mondoy morning. They were receiving
sl.75 day. and they concluded that II would
be better to have II even money and SO struck
for s. day. Strikers didn't win. All return
ed TO work, and all were received, except the
leader, Lewis Butler This is the first strike
in Abbeville, and II was not necessary to call
out the police.
The loss sustained by Mr.. r. A. McCaslan,
in the burning Of his dwelling in Troy, on
the 9Th inst. hus been adjusted and draft
for the amount was Sent Mr.. a. NJ. Aiken
the Agent of Rochester German Insurance
Co In seven days, to pay off the loss. THIS
is as 1t should be. Pay up as soon rs suits.
fled loss has been sustained, and policy hold
ers will safe In insnring in such companies.
MRS. DRUcILLA EAKIN, grandmother OF
DR.. H. D. Wilson, died at his residence in this
village last Wednesday night, at the extreme
old age Of 80 years. She lived TO see the fifth
generation, and some two years ago Joined a
group Of her descendants when the whole
were photographed. She was twice married
Her first husband was Donald Douglass, who
was once u wealthy and q distinguished ciii-
zen OF Abbeville county. She was buried III
Long Cane.
Miss ANNIE HEMPHILL will have charge Of
the Abbeviiie Medium, during the absence ol
her father, Senator Hemphi;I, at the meeting
Of the General Assembly. Her ability and
tact eninently qualify her for the position OF
editor, and If her father doesn't look we'll To-
his laurels, she will make the better editor OF
the two.
We had the pleasure of q call last night
from Mr.. George Fl. Alexander, repre-
ssenting the publishing house of Walker
the Interest OF the largest publishing house In
this state, and orders given to him will be
faithfully and satisfactorily filled.
OUR members OF the Legislature went down
last Monday. We have no pet scheme to
urge them to work through, and no particular
mission for them. They will do their whole
duty, we have no doubt.
TREASURER PERRIN is doing we'll in his
office. UP to this time he has written some
four thousand receipts, and collected about
one-half OF the taxes.
MEsSRs. FOWLER & HAMBLIN brought a
drove Of fine horses to Messrs. A. NJ. Hill &
Sons stables last Friday, where one OF his
best horses died.
ENGINEER DWIGHT Is talking Of renting a
dwelling house In town. while he will super
intend the grading OF the railroad from Able
Vile TO Savannah river.
It Is reported on our streets that Schofield
has written another letter on the Cumber.
land Gap Railroad. Edgefeld papers will
note progress.
We have had delightful weather for the
last few days. The weather has really been
good enough to make one feel glad that he Is
alive.
Thanksgiving Day" will be observed
IN Cokesoury. Services In the presbyterian
Church by Rev. S. r. Riley at II o'clock,
A. NJ.
We have just received a lot Of choice Seed
Wheat, pure Red Rust Proof Oats. and fine
Barley. Called and supply yourself Smith
Son.
the g., e. & N. Il. R., at Chester guarding con
victs at work grading The road
Our fancy Cakes and Crackers are In great
variety, ofthe choicest kinds and guaranteed
pure and fresh. Smith d Son.
Mr.. VIM. MUNDAY brought his premium
colt to town yesterday. 1t Is perhaps the bes
colt OF Its age In the county.
Major Zelgler informs us that the
Court House will be closed Tomorrow
Thanksgiving day.
THE dolls in the show windows are still in
their summer costumes and look as II they
might be cold.
Mr.. James w. Martin, foreman Of the Pres.
and Banner office, has been quite sick fol
The AGbeville Rifles will shoot tomorrow
morning, and will load tomorrow night
with oysters.
Mr.. FRANK GARY is off to Columbia. He
is one of the clerks In the House of Repre-
sentatlves.
Mr.. Charles Lyon will move to the Ham
mond place recently occupied by Dr. Mabry.
Miss LUCIA MCGOWAN returned from
Nweberry last Saturday.
Mr.. Davis and family will hereafter occupy
Mr.. S. G. CaSon's home.
Judge Lyon will live In Mrs. Lyons house
next year.
Mp p SPEED Is ouite sick of fever